SDS study permit document checklist from India — the items members said applicants forget

Documents Needed

• Letter of Acceptance (LOA)

  From the Canadian institution.

• IELTS result

  Meeting the SDS language requirement.

• GIC receipt

  Guaranteed Investment Certificate purchase confirmation.

• Upfront medical proof

  Confirmation of the immigration medical exam done before applying.

• Visa fee payment proof

• University/tuition fee receipt

  Proof first-year tuition (or as required) is paid.

• Education loan sanction letter

  If funding via loan.

• SOP and resume

  Uploaded under client information.

• CA report

  Chartered accountant net-worth/funds report.

• Marriage certificate

  For family-ties evidence if married.

• All education certificates

  Degrees/transcripts — commonly forgotten.

• Work documents

  Appointment letter, experience certificate, and salary slips if employed.

Step-by-Step

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

• Do: Include salary slips alongside bank statements when claiming work experience — they serve different evidentiary purposes.
• Do: Upload every prior education credential, not only the qualification that admitted you to the Canadian program.